Rebirth: Contract Husband Falls in Love with Me-Chapter 575 - 298: Delay

"Fengju!" Mrs. Wang glared at him discontentedly, "What way is this to speak? Fang’er is a girl, how can you expect her to answer such a question without feeling embarrassed?"

"Mother, there are no outsiders here, what is there to be embarrassed about? You underestimate my cousin too much, don’t you? If my cousin has no objections, then let’s settle this matter now!"

"I’ll listen to my older cousin; the Shi family’s business naturally takes precedence over some minor matters of personal feelings. Fang’er would not dare let her personal matters interfere with important affairs! Older cousin, please go ahead and do what you must, Fang’er will be fine! No matter how long, Fang’er can wait!" Gu Fangzi’s eyes brimmed with tears as she smiled weakly.

Mrs. Wang, upon seeing this, felt both heartache and anger, unable to utter a word as she stared at Shi Fengju.

"Mother, since cousin also says so, please don’t worry about this anymore! Let’s wait for now!" Shi Fengju, hearing her half-threatening declaration of her feelings, grew even more annoyed: Truly, she was picking a fight with him!

After Shi Fengju had spoken, he didn’t even glance at Gu Fangzi, bowed to Mrs. Wang, and took his leave. Mrs. Wang opened her mouth to speak but ultimately only sighed.

"You, girl, why are you so foolish!" Mrs. Wang then said.

"Auntie," Gu Fangzi said with a forced smile, "I really don’t mind! I don’t know what prejudices my older cousin has against me that he insists on this, but I don’t want his prejudices toward me to deepen ..."

"Sigh!" Mrs. Wang sighed again, "Fang’er, you are so kind-hearted, how can I not worry about you! If I’m no longer here in the future, who will protect you?"

"Auntie!" Gu Fangzi’s heart skipped a beat, suddenly feeling a chill of desolation. Auntie was right, what would she do if Auntie was gone one day? Therefore, she must seize the moment while Auntie still holds some affection for her to settle the matter quickly, otherwise, when that day comes, would she have a way out!

"So, you must live a long and healthy life!" Gu Fangzi said with a smile as she came behind Mrs. Wang, gently massaging her, "Auntie, you will surely be healthy and live long, Fang’er will pray for you every day!"

"Hehe, you! Always know how to make your aunt happy!" Mrs. Wang laughed.

When Shi Fengju returned to Ningyuan, Sang Wan was sitting in the warm pavilion, idly playing with a tea cup in a daze. Hearing him lift the curtain and enter, she forced a smile and put down the tea cup, "You’re back!"

Shi Fengju sat beside her, holding her hand and said, "The Double Ninth Festival is just a few days away. After it’s over, we’ll head to the capital."

Sang Wan’s hand trembled slightly as she looked at him with a complex expression. She knew he was making excuses for her, but how many times could such tricks be employed? Even if they worked, they would only make Mrs. Wang despise her more. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"Miss Wan," Shi Fengju said softly, "My mother won’t listen to me, and arguing with her is pointless. If they want to insist on having their way, let them! This mansion can’t contain us, we’ll just avoid them! Last time in Handan I already mentioned taking you to the capital, I didn’t expect we’d have the chance so soon. The capital is bustling with many novel things and unique sights. When we get there, I’ll take you around everywhere, let’s tour until just about the New Year before returning!"

"Fengju," Sang Wan’s feelings were mixed, and she leaned gently against him with a bitter smile, "But like this, our relationship with mother—Fengju, can you really be at peace?"

Shi Fengju replied, "There might be room for compromise in other matters, but certainly not this one. But alas, she is my mother, I cannot defy her, so this is for the best! As long as she is happy and comfortable in the mansion, I have nothing to worry about!" Shi Fengju felt a bit irritated and sour inside, thinking if mother cares about Gu Fangzi’s matters and can’t find peace all day, it shows how in her heart, her own son is less important than a niece accustomed to sweet-talking and scheming. If that’s the case, he had no reason to be concerned anymore!

"Pack your things well in these few days to avoid a rush when we leave!" Shi Fengju lightly laughed and gently kissed her forehead.

"Yes, I’ll listen to you!" Sang Wan nodded and smiled. In this mansion, she felt increasingly uncomfortable, and escaping even for a moment was a relief. To gain a moment of freedom was to enjoy a moment of relief. After all, this life was a bonus; she was not at a loss!

Suddenly, it was the Double Ninth Festival, and as usual, it was a communal meal with the people of the third house. The atmosphere that day was particularly harmonious. Third Master Shi had already received a letter from his former superior, suggesting that by next spring, it was highly likely that he would be reinstated. This time he would serve as governor in the Central Plains area, probably in Jiangnan, so he wouldn’t have to go to distant Sichuan anymore.